PMO Specialist - Scheduler / Planner (contract) - Expression of Interest

8 / 5 / 2025

• Are you highly organised?
• Do you have a passion for delivering quality outcomes through business change?
• Our results show 99.45% client satisfaction and 98.6% team satisfaction

Your New Company

Seven Consulting is a private and independent Australian project and program management consultancy. Since 2002 we have managed and successfully delivered large-scale, complex IT-enabled business transformation projects ranging from $1M to $1.4Bn in value for some of Australia's top companies.

We employ talented people who share our vision of delivering critical programs successfully in a way that inspires confidence, enhances transparency, and empowers teams. We are currently seeking a PMO Specialist (Scheduler / Planner) with relevant experience who shares our passion for delivering quality outcomes through business change to join our team on a contract basis.

Your New Role

You will work directly with our clients to deliver high-quality project delivery & PMO services. Each engagement is different but typical responsibilities of our PMO Specialist (Scheduler / Planner) include :

• Develop integrated Program Schedules
• Provide schedule management guidance and support to the project managers, including in the development of the work breakdown structure and in identifying program dependencies, schedule, risks and issues.
• Work collaboratively with the project management team and the PMO manager ensuring scheduling best practices including completeness, accuracy, and consistency in schedule development and management
• Develop and maintain summary level schedule reports Gantt, milestone charts, and other program management tools used to support critical path analysis, priority-based resource allocations, and support cost / schedule integration to ensure on-time delivery
• Supporting Agile teams in the tracking and reporting of progress, rolling up to Program / Portfolio level reporting
• Ensure transparency in reporting and all communications, solid stakeholder management, and supporting the implementation of rigorous program management and control disciplines will enable you to meet the client's expectations and deliver a quality service.
• Work with other senior PMO and program professionals to provide your insights and collaborate with others to deliver a high-quality solution.

What you bring :

The successful candidate will be able to effectively develop and manage multiple schedules in dynamic environments using a range of scheduling methods, including waterfall and Agile.

This role will reward the successful candidate who shows initiative and supports innovation. Seven Consulting has a supportive network of project delivery professionals who will be available to provide insight and support to new schedulers.

You will also possess the following essential attributes :

• Track record of successfully providing scheduling services for multiple large IT / Business Transformation programs
• Working knowledge of other related PMO disciplines including forecasting and cost estimation
• Excellent references from previous employers and client sponsors
• High energy levels to ensure program delivery or turnaround success
• Tenacity and resilience, remain calm under pressure situations
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and with impact, both verbally and in writing
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude and proactive approach in supporting programs to successfully deliver
• Attention to detail
• Excellent skills in MS Project and Excel
• Experience or training in the tools and processes used to track progress in an Agile environment

What we Offer :

Seven Consulting is committed to building a community of high calibre programs & PMO professionals and providing a rewarding career by offering :

• A collaborative & inclusive culture
• Excellent remuneration
• Paid overtime
• Recognition & rewards for high performance
• Charity initiatives – Project 7
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Seven Consulting embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or based on disability.

This is an excellent opportunity to join Seven Consulting and be part of our continued growth and success. If you are looking for an organization that values your experience & expertise, then apply now to be involved in some of the industry’s most significant projects.

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